Street Captures Through a Prime - Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG II Art with Fernando Martinez

The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG DN II Art is a modern evolution of the lens that initiated Sigma’s Art series. In this video, Fernando Martinez tests it under various conditions, including daylight, nighttime, snow, and wind. The review is shot entirely with the L-Mount version paired with the Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX. It examines the benefits of a classic 35mm prime lens that has become smaller, lighter (14% shorter and 20% lighter than its predecessor), and optically sharper. Fernando showcases cinematic street portraits on a snowy night and handheld video in challenging lighting. He discusses aspects such as sharpness at F1.4, smooth and natural bokeh, minimized chromatic aberration, and the new Dual HLA autofocus system designed for both photographers and filmmakers. With professional features like an aperture ring with click/lock switches, dual AFL buttons, minimized focus breathing, and a dust- and splash-resistant construction, along with Sigma’s advanced amorphous coating to reduce flare and ghosting, this lens is not just another 35mm. It represents Sigma’s commitment to raising the bar for hybrid creators. If you shoot portraits, street photography, fashion, documentaries, or video, this may be the 35mm lens you’ve been waiting for. Fernando Martinez is a Senior Content Producer for AdoramaTV with over a decade of experience with the company. He is a Writer, Director, and Cinematographer based in New York City, with most of his work being in Film, Commercials, and Music Videos. Fernando believes that a straightforward attitude and a DIY approach are the best ways to collaborate in the industry. ✘ Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art for L-Mount https://www.adorama.com/sg3514dg2l.html ✘ Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG II | Art for Sony E https://www.adorama.com/sg3514dg2soe.html Key Features of the 35mm F1.4 DG II Art Lens: ► Advanced Amorphous Coating ► Dust and splash-resistant structure ► Suppressed focus breathing ► Improved close-up performance ► Dual HLA focusing motors ► 2 AFL buttons ► Lockable/de-clickable aperture ring SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/pcs5m2x.html Lexar GOLD Series Professional 2000x 256GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card https://www.adorama.com/ilxsd2256gbu.html ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Fujifilm X-H2S Mirrorless Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/ifjxh2s.html Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens, Fujifilm X https://www.adorama.com/sg1740x.html NiSi 82mm Swift True Color VND Kit with True Color 1-5 Stops VND + ND16 4-Stop Filter https://www.adorama.com/iatcvsk32782.html Lexar Diamond Series Professional 512GB CFexpress Type-B Memory Card https://www.adorama.com/ilxcxedm512g.html Voice Over Mic: Turnstile Audio Station Series TASC700 Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone https://www.adorama.com/tasc700z.html #sigma #35mm #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Photographer/Cinematographer: Fernando Martinez https://www.instagram.com/filmfernando/ https://twitter.com/FilmFernando Model: Miguel https://www.instagram.com/mrmas525/ Filmed by: Cristina Santelises https://www.instagram.com/cristinasantelises/ __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!